Quality Assurance Manager (Ingredient Manufacturing)

Krio Krush Basic Foods Pty. Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Krio Krush Basic Foods Pty. Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager (Ingredient Manufacturing) to lead quality, food safety and continuous improvement across our Australian plant and operations.

You will manage QMS, ensure ongoing compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001, Halal and regulatory requirements, and drive improvements from floor to leadership level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance, Food Safety or Quality Systems leadership role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, GMP and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong documentation, reporting and quality system management experience.
• Experience managing supplier quality programs and customer requirements.
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve quality management systems, policies and procedures.
• Drive compliance across GMP, HACCP, FSSC, ISO and food safety standards.
• Manage internal audits, inspections and external certification audits.
• Investigate customer complaints, quality issues and non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Coordinate allergen, microbiological and environmental testing programs.
• Monitor quality performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead food safety and quality training across the site.
• Coach and support production teams to embed quality best practice.
• Maintain quality documentation, training records and compliance reporting.
• Partner with customers, suppliers and auditors to ensure ongoing compliance and quality excellence.

Skills

Quality management leadership

Audits management

Root cause analysis

Quality documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Tools

FSSC 22000

HACCP

ISO 9001:2015

GMP

GHP

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager (Ingredient Manufacturing)

Lead Quality. Drive Food Safety. Make an Impact.

Join Krio Krush and take ownership of quality, food safety and continuous improvement across a growing Australian food manufacturing business.

We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Quality Assurance Manager who thrives on maintaining the highest standards, leading audits with confidence, and building a strong food safety culture from the factory floor to leadership level.

If you're passionate about quality excellence and enjoy driving meaningful improvements that protect customers, products and brands, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Site Operations Manager, you'll lead our Quality Management Systems and ensure ongoing compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001, Halal and regulatory requirements.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll influence quality outcomes across the business while managing audits, improving systems, developing people and supporting operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and continuously improve quality management systems, policies and procedures
• Drive compliance across GMP, HACCP, FSSC, ISO and food safety standards
• Manage internal audits, inspections and external certification audits
• Investigate customer complaints, quality issues and non-conformances
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Coordinate allergen, microbiological and environmental testing programs
• Monitor quality performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead food safety and quality training across the site
• Coach and support production teams to embed quality best practice
• Maintain quality documentation, training records and compliance reporting
• Partner with customers, suppliers and auditors to ensure ongoing compliance and quality excellence

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a quality professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership capability.

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance, Food Safety or Quality Systems leadership role within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, GMP and food manufacturing compliance requirements
• Experience leading internal and external audits
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong documentation, reporting and quality system management experience
• Experience managing supplier quality programs and customer requirements
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Why Join Krio Krush?

At Krio Krush, quality isn't just a compliance requirement. It's part of who we are.

You’ll join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly contribute to product quality, customer satisfaction and business growth.

Our Values

• Safety – We put safety first, every day.
• One Team – We succeed together.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Care – We care for our people, customers and communities.
• Customer First – We deliver quality and service our customers can trust.